Because Shinobu and Xia Feng needed to go to headquarters, the task of leading the medical personnel was handed over to Kanao.
This wasn't the first time Kanao had handled such work, so she accepted it easily.
Thus, Xia Feng, Shinobu, and Rengoku set off together, bringing Tanjiro and Nezuko along as they headed toward the Ubuyashiki estate.
When they arrived, Shinobu was surprised to see that it wasn't just them—
All the Hashira had gathered.
Not long ago they had just finished a Hashira meeting, yet now the entire group had assembled again.
But… considering Xia Feng's achievement, it wasn't hard to understand.
It had been over a hundred years.
Finally, the Demon Slayer Corps had killed an Upper Rank demon.
For more than a century, the Corps had replaced several generations of Hashira.
Even the Master himself had changed multiple times.
Yet this was the first time someone had killed an Upper Rank.
It was truly a day worth celebrating.
When Xia Feng arrived, all the Hashira instinctively turned their gazes toward him.
Mitsuri Kanroji looked curious and was about to ask something when Ubuyashiki Kagaya walked out.
Except for Xia Feng and Tanjiro, everyone immediately dropped to one knee.
Seeing Tanjiro standing there blankly, Rengoku, who stood beside him, quickly pulled him down so they knelt together.
Then everyone saw Ubuyashiki Kagaya clearly—
And they were all slightly stunned.
Kagaya was wearing an extremely formal and elegant kimono.
His entire demeanor looked radiant, as if he had grown several years younger.
His spirits were high as he walked quickly toward Xia Feng.
"Thank you! Xia Feng-kun! Thank you so much!"
Normally calm, gentle, and composed, Kagaya suddenly showing such excitement made Xia Feng feel very uncomfortable.
He bared his teeth slightly.
"Don't do that… it's kind of creepy."
Hearing Xia Feng say that, several Hashira showed complicated expressions.
If anyone else dared speak to the Master like that, they would have exploded in anger.
But Xia Feng was different.
Watching this scene, Tanjiro couldn't help but feel shocked.
The Master…
The supreme leader of the Demon Slayer Corps.
A man respected by every Hashira from the bottom of their hearts.
Before this, when Tanjiro trained with Xia Feng and asked him for guidance, he knew Xia Feng's status was high—
But he never truly felt it.
Only now, watching Xia Feng casually talk with Kagaya, did he realize:
Mr. Xia Feng is really an incredible person.
Even after being teased, Kagaya didn't get angry.
He was simply too happy today.
Everything made him feel joyful.
After letting Xia Feng off the hook, he turned toward Tanjiro.
"This young man… must be Kamado Tanjiro, the one who defeated Lower Rank Five."
Hearing this, several Hashira looked surprised.
This Kamado Tanjiro seemed to be a new recruit, only fifteen years old.
And yet he had already defeated a Lower Rank demon.
Perhaps another prodigy like Tokito Muichiro had appeared.
Tanjiro instinctively nodded when he heard Kagaya speak.
But he quickly added,
"It wasn't just me! Mr. Xia Feng helped too—otherwise I would've lost an arm!"
Xia Feng smiled.
"I only blocked one attack."
"Tanjiro's current strength is already enough to fight a Lower Rank demon head-on and win."
After hearing confirmation from Xia Feng, the Hashira had no more doubts.
Kagaya nodded.
"Regardless, you killed a member of the Twelve Kizuki."
"I thank you sincerely."
After the brief exchange, Kagaya slowly returned inside.
One side of the room was completely open, facing the courtyard.
All the Hashira knelt in the courtyard as before.
Tanjiro followed their example.
Xia Feng, however, leaned against a tree and sat down.
Honestly, fighting Upper Rank Five earlier had been tiring.
The moment he sat down, he started feeling sleepy.
Under the Hashira's watchful eyes, Kagaya spoke gently.
"Everyone, I summoned you today to discuss three matters."
"The first matter hardly needs explanation."
"Mr. Xia Feng defeated Upper Rank Five, breaking the stalemate that has lasted more than a hundred years."
"As a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, I feel deeply proud and honored."
Hearing Kagaya's words, everyone felt emotional.
Since the Warring States era, the strength of the Hashira had fluctuated greatly.
Sometimes they suppressed the demons.
Other times they nearly faced total destruction.
But this generation of Hashira—
In overall strength—was one of the strongest since that era.
It was the perfect time to wage an all-out battle against the demons.
And Xia Feng's victory had ignited everyone's fighting spirit.
After everyone calmed down, Kagaya continued.
"The second matter…"
He looked at Tanjiro.
Then at Rengoku.
"Kamado Tanjiro's younger sister, Kamado Nezuko, has turned into a demon."
The moment those words were spoken—
Every Hashira's eyes widened.
Rengoku spoke immediately.
"Please give the order, Master!"
"The child who became a demon must be executed!"
Gyomei Himejima clasped his prayer beads as tears streamed down his face.
"What a tragic fate…"
Obanai Iguro frowned.
"What? She turned into a demon and still hasn't been killed?"
Feeling the killing intent spreading around him, Tanjiro quickly moved the wooden box from his back to his chest.
"Everyone, please calm down!"
"Nezuko may have become a demon, but she's a kind demon!"
"She's never hurt a human!"
Hearing this, Tengen Uzui snorted angrily.
"Ridiculous!"
"How could a demon not harm humans? What kind of dream are you talking about?"
Sanemi Shinazugawa's face turned cold.
"The demon is inside that box, right?"
"Hand it over to me!"
As he spoke, he stood up and started walking toward Tanjiro to snatch the box.
He had only taken two steps—
Thunk!
A small stone struck his leg.
The stone wasn't large, but the force behind it made him suck in a breath.
Following the direction it came from—
He saw Xia Feng, sitting lazily under the tree.
"What are you doing?"
"No decision's been made yet and you're already acting?"
"Trying to start a rebellion?"
Seeing Xia Feng's attitude, Sanemi was slightly surprised.
He looked at Xia Feng.
Then at Tanjiro.
Finally he looked toward Kagaya.
Kagaya smiled gently.
"Please don't be impatient, Sanemi."
Sanemi reluctantly knelt back down.
Mitsuri's face turned red.
Xia Feng looked so cool just now…
Tengen looked at Xia Feng in surprise.
"Mr. Xia Feng…"
"Are you planning to protect a demon?"
Xia Feng glanced at him calmly.
"The word 'protect'…"
"That's an interesting choice."
He stood up slowly and looked at Tengen with a faint smile.
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